Paint dispenser



June 30, 1964 J. T. DARCY 3,139,220

PAINT DISPENSER Filed Jan. 10, 1962 INVENTOR. Jose 0A Z Darqy NW/Wow ATTORNEY United States Patent 3,139,220 PAINT DISPENSER Joseph T. Darcy, 261 S. Ridgedale Ave., Hanover, NJ. Filed Jan. 10, 1962, Ser. No. 165,439 3 Claims. (Cl. 222-192) My paint dispenser relates generally to shipping .containers for paints, and particularly to containers having provisions therein for mixing and dispensing the paint in the container.

It is among the objects of my invention to provide a shipping container which will seal the paint contained therein against deterioration through'exposure to the atmosphere, against leakage, and evaporation of the fluid vehicle.

It is yet another object of my invention to provide a paint dispenser including means for agitating the paint in order to thoroughly homogenize it.

Yet a further object of my invention is to provide a paint dispenser which includes provision for pouring the paint.

Yet a further object of my invention is to provide a paint dispenser which preserves the paint contained therein for use at repeated intervals, and protects it during those intervals from deterioration, while enabling the paint to be homogenized for usage after a lapse of time.

These objects and advantages as well as other objects and advantages may be attained by the device shown by way of illustration in the drawings in which:

FIGURE 1 is a vertical sectional view of a paint dispenser, with a portion of the front wall exploded away to show the interior construction;

FIGURE 2 is a view in perspective of a combination crank and pourer; and

FIGURE '3 is a view in perspective of the container with the pourer attached.

The purchase of paint invariably involves the homogenizing of the paint composition, since there is separation and settling of the various components. This frequently results in deterioration of the paint, due to excessive exposure to the atmosphere, or the spilling of quantities of paint, or the depositing of paint in the lid channels of the paint container; when the container is resealed by application of the lid, the subsequent removal of the lid is very difficult. In addition, after the paint is mixed, to pour the paint into a suitable container so that it may be conveniently applied to a surface, may involve the spilling of paint. In order to avoid these problems, the present invention provides a paint dispenser in which a mixer or paddle is arranged so that the paint may be mixed and conditioned for use without excessive exposure to the atmosphere. In addition, the crank for mixing the paint serves the dual function as a convenient pourer for the discharge of the paint.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, the figures show a housing 11. This housing 11 is preferably tubular and provided with a bottom 12 and a top 13. The top 13 is provided with a discharge aperture 14, which is threaded and which receives a threaded plug 15. Disposed concentrically with the central axis of the housing 11 is a generally tubular cup 16 or depression formed integrally therewith, and closed at the bottom 17. This cup 16 has a central aperture in the bottom 17, through which passes the mixer shaft 18. A mixer or paddle 19 is attached to the bottom of the shaft 18. The top of the shaft is provided with a generally squared key-portion 20, dimensioned to fit a generally squared socket 21 hereinafter referred to. The top of the cup 16 is threaded to receive a threaded plug 21. Surrounding the mixer shaft 18 at the point where it passes through the bottom 17, there is a tightly fitted seal-ring 22. Lying over the seal-ring 22 is a retainer 23 Which frictionally engages the mixer shaft 18 so as to hold the seal 22 close to the bottom 17 and the paddle 19 suspended just above the bottom 12. Immediately below the bottom 17, and surrounding the mixer shaft 18, there is another seal-ring 24. This seal-ring 24 is held in place by the washer 25 which frictionally engages the shaft 18. The seal-rings 22, 17 prevent the paint from the container from leaking out along the shaft 18.

A thimble 26 is attached in the cup 16. This thimble is open at the bottom, and closed at the top, except for a central aperture, through which the top of the shaft 18 passes. The thimble 26 serves to hold the shaft 18 for rotation in strict axial position within the housing 11.

A tubular crank 27 is provided. This crank 27 is externally threaded at one end and has a flared pouring lip 28 at the other end. Extending radially from the crank I 27, is a handle 29, and extending downwardly from the crank 27 is an enlargement 30. The enlargement 30 has a key-socket 21 on its lower face which key-socket 21 is dimensioned to receive and to engage the top 20 of the shaft 18.

In use, the plug 21 is removed from the center of the container 11, and the socket 21 applied to the top 20 of the shaft 18. Using the handle 29, the shaft 18 is rapidly rotated, causing the paddle to create convection currents in the paint in the container, and after a time, mixing that paint thoroughly until it is ready for use.

The cap 21 is then reapplied, and the cap 15 removed. The threaded end of the tubular crank 27 is then inserted in the threaded aperture 14 and engaged therewith. The housing 11 is then tilted, supported by one hand, and governed by a grip on the handle 29. The paint 31 then pours forth in a controlled manner.

The foregoing description is merely intended to illustrate an embodiment of the invention. The component parts have been shown and described. They each may have substitutes which may perform a substantially similar function; such substitutes may be known as proper substitutes for the said components and may have actually been known or invented before the present invention; these substitutes are contemplated as being within the scope of the appended claims, although they are not specifically catalogued herein.

What is claimed:

1. A paint dispenser comprising,

(a) a housing having a dis-charge orifice,

(b) a generally tubular depression in the housing having a central aperture for a shaft,

(0) a rotatable shaft extending from outside into the housing through the central apertme in the depres- SlOIl,

(d) an inverted generally tubular thimble attached to the shaft near the top and rotatable in the depression with the shaft,

(e) a paddle in the housing mounted on the shaft,

(1) a tubular crank having a passage extending therethrough attachable to the shaft outside the housing,

(g) the tubular crank attachable at one end of the passage, to the discharge orifice of the housing.

2. A paint dispenser comprising,

(a) a housing having a discharge orifice,

(b) a rotatable shaft extending from outside into the housing,

(0) a paddle in the housing mounted on the shaft,

(a') a tubular crank having a passage extending therethrough,

(e) a central bottom enlargement on the tubular crank with a key-socket dimensioned to closely receive and engage the top of the shaft,

(f) the tubular crank attachable at one end of the passage to the discharge orifice of the housing,

(g) the other end of the passage in the tubular cran having an outflared pouring lip.

3. A paint dispenser comprising,

(a) a tubular housing having a top discharge orifice,

(b) a generally tubular, coaxial, depression in the top of the housing with a central aperture for a shaft,

(0) a rotatable shaft extending from outside into the housing through the aperture in the depression,

(d) a fluid resistant seal on the shaft at the point Where it passes through the aperture in the depression,

(e) a key on the top end of the shaft,

(1) a paddle in the housing mounted on the bottom of the shaft and rotatable in close conformity with the bottom thereof,

(g) an inverted, generally tubular thimble attached to the shaft near the top below the key and rotatable in the depression With the shaft, whereby the shaft is coaxially centered for rotation, a

(h) a tubular crank having a passage extending therethrough,

(i) a central bottom enlargement on the tubular crank with a key-socket dimensioned to closely receive and engage the key on the top end of the shaft,

(i) one end of the tubular crank attachable at one end of the passage to the discharge orifice of the housing,

(k) the other end of the passage in the tubular crank having an outfiared pouring lip.

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1. A PAINT DISPENSER COMPRISING, (A) A HOUSING HAVING A DISCHARGE ORIFICE, (B) A GENERALLY TUBULAR DEPRESSION IN THE HOUSING HAVING A CENTRAL APERTURE FOR A SHAFT (C) A ROTATABLE SHAFT EXTENDING FROM OUTSIDE INTO THE HOUSING THROUGH THE CENTRAL APERTURE IN THE DEPRESSION, 